AI HPC Server
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR, is soliciting proposals for an AI HPC Server. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a GPU-accelerated rackmount server system to support mission-critical Artificial Intelligence (AI) training, deep learning, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads. Proposals are due March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) fully configured Supermicro GPU SuperServer SYS-522GA-NRT, or a fully equivalent system. The system must be designed for AI/Deep Learning, 3D Rendering, and High-Performance Computing.
Key Technical Specifications
- System Platform: Supermicro SYS-522GA-NRT 5U rackmount GPU server (or equivalent).
- Processors: Minimum 2 enterprise-class server processors (e.g., Intel® Xeon® 6952P equivalent, minimum 192 physical cores total, DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM support).
- Memory: 512 GB DDR5 ECC RDIMM (16 x 32 GB modules) with advanced RAS features.
- Storage: 1 x 480 GB M.2 NVMe SED solid-state drive for OS/boot.
- GPU/Accelerator: 4 x Data-center or enterprise-class GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition equivalent, minimum 96 GB VRAM per GPU), designed for continuous server operation, supporting virtualization, PCIe Gen4/Gen5, and suitable for AI Training and HPC.
- Networking: 2 x 10 GbE RJ-45 Ethernet ports.
- Expansion: PCIe Gen5 backplane and riser architecture.
- Power/Cooling: Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies; heavy-duty high-airflow cooling.
- Rack Compatibility: 5U rackmount chassis, compatible with standard 19-inch, 24" x 40" server racks, including rail kit (Supermicro MCP-290-00057-0N or equivalent).
Service Requirements
- Warranty: 3 years parts and labor, 1 year cross-shipment replacement, drive-retention, technical telephone support, and hardware replacement.
- Delivery: System shall be delivered fully assembled and tested. Pre-installed OS/licensing not required.
- Documentation: Full system configuration summary, manufacturer datasheets, warranty certificates, and support contact information.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: FA910126QB024
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Size Standard: 1250 employees)
- Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM
- Opportunity Published Date: March 30, 2026
- Solicitation Issued Date: March 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation. Submission instructions and evaluation criteria, including various FAR and DFARS clauses, are detailed within the 53-page solicitation document. Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Period & Place of Performance
- Delivery: No later than 60 days after receipt of order (ARO).
- Delivery Location: 1644 Vandergrift Road, Building 1265, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico 88330.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Brett Moore (brett.moore.6@us.af.mil)